"Elder Xia, we are nearing Tianlan City."
"Star Lord Tianlan, why does it appear chaotic below? Does your Tianlan City have any defensive formations?"
"No, the previous formations should have been destroyed by Ye Yun. Besides, with Elder Xia's cultivation, wouldn't you be able to see through them easily?"
"That is true."
Elder Xia smiled faintly. This Star Lord Tianlan was quite eloquent.
As one of the core elders of the nine-level great world, Black Soul Domain, Elder Xia's talent surpassed that of Star Lord Tianlan. Although both were Extreme Main Gods, their strength was vastly different.
Unfortunately, neither of them could see that what enveloped Tianlan City was the Ten Directions Sky-Covering Formation, reinforced by the Tai Chi Seal, which even Elder Xia could not penetrate.
"This brat Ye Yun, hiding his identity and participating in the Grand Selection of Ten Thousand Worlds, must have ulterior motives and wants to disrupt the entire Great Thousand World. Elder Xia, now that you've personally descended, you cannot let him off."
"Heh heh, Star Lord Tianlan, regarding the handling of Ye Yun, we must await the command of Lord Black Emperor."
"That is natural. I'm merely saying that this brat is exceptionally talented. If he's allowed to develop further, it might be difficult to curb him."
"Oh? Hahaha, Star Lord Tianlan, I never expected a dignified Extreme Main God like yourself to be so frightened by a Middle Main God. I don't understand."
"Elder Xia, do not underestimate this person. He also has an Extreme Main God by his side named Song Ziyue, who is incredibly talented."
"Incredibly talented? How incredibly talented?"
Elder Xia stroked his beard and asked with slight interest.
In his eyes, nine-level great worlds were the most powerful entities in the Great Thousand World. People from other worlds, with the same cultivation, were no match for the powerhouses from nine-level great worlds.
Therefore, he did not care who Song Ziyue was or whether her cultivation was at the Extreme Main God level, just as he looked down on Star Lord Tianlan. If it weren't for Lord Black Emperor's directive, he wouldn't even bother with this person.
"This... Heh heh, Elder Xia, she's definitely not as high as you."
"Hmph, it's good that you know. We are here to investigate the situation. This is your territory, so tell me all the details immediately."
"Yes."
Star Lord Tianlan nodded and began to recount various information about Tianlan City.
Meanwhile, within Tianlan City.
Ye Yun retracted the Ten Directions Sky-Covering Formation. The night sky was clear, and the starlight shone brightly, making Ye Yun feel very comfortable.
"What is that?"
He looked up at the starry sky and immediately sensed two powerful auras approaching. Although they were using secret techniques to conceal their presence, Ye Yun, having undergone a comprehensive upgrade, could still detect them.
"Star Lord Tianlan!"
One of the auras was very familiar; it belonged to Star Lord Tianlan.
"And there's another person, whose strength far surpasses Star Lord Tianlan. This scoundrel has indeed gone to seek reinforcements."
As expected, Star Lord Tianlan's actions were within Ye Yun's predictions. This fellow had gone to some nine-level great world for help.
"The space below seems to have cleared up. What's going on?"
Just as Ye Yun retracted the Ten Directions Sky-Covering Formation, Elder Xia could clearly see the scene of Tianlan City.
"This..."
Star Lord Tianlan was also stunned. He naturally knew that Tianlan City did not possess such a formidable formation that could make Elder Xia unable to see the situation inside. What was happening?
"Who dares to come to Tianlan City?"
Suddenly, a deep and powerful voice echoed through the void, shaking space and causing both Elder Xia and Star Lord Tianlan to tremble inwardly.
"Star Lord Tianlan, what is going on? Does Tianlan City have such an expert?"
"I don't know either. Tianlan City was previously occupied by the Heavenly Domain. Shouldn't it only be people from the Heavenly Domain?"
"Nonsense, this voice that just echoed through the void, its underlying foundation and cultivation are unfathomable. The Heavenly Domain is merely a first-level great world. Even if they got lucky and had a support from an Extreme Main God like Song Ziyue, she couldn't possibly be this powerful."
"This, this! Elder Xia, you must believe me. Tianlan City is my stronghold. I've never discovered such an expert here."
Star Lord Tianlan pleaded earnestly, but with the evidence before him, how could Elder Xia believe him?
He was becoming increasingly displeased with Star Lord Tianlan. Was this scoundrel "intentionally" not telling him the truth, hoping he would perish, thus provoking a counterattack from the Black Soul Domain to avenge him?
This was not impossible!
Elder Xia, confident in his superior intelligence, saw through Star Lord Tianlan's "scheme."
However, since the other party had called out, wouldn't it be a loss of face for the Black Soul Domain if he didn't respond?
"I am Xia Zicheng, a core elder under Lord Black Emperor of the Black Soul Domain. May I know who you are, fellow Daoist?"
"I am the Carefree Wanderer. Why are the two of you here?"
After upgrading his Innate Divine Physique, Ye Yun's strength had surpassed that of ordinary Extreme Main Gods. Even Elder Xia, who had decent talent among Extreme Main Gods, could not see through his disguise, let alone a "useless" person like Star Lord Tianlan.
Thus, Ye Yun fabricated a title to "play" with these two.
"Star Lord Tianlan, who is this Carefree Wanderer? Speak."
"Elder Xia, it's not that I don't want to say, but I've never heard of anyone named the Carefree Wanderer."
"You still want to conceal it? Do you want me to clash with this Carefree Wanderer so that you can reap the benefits?"
"Ah? I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare!"
Star Lord Tianlan watched as Elder Xia grew increasingly angry, his heart filled with extreme unease. He knew very well that this Elder Xia, despite his seemingly upright appearance, was from the Black Soul Domain.
Lord Black Emperor was renowned throughout the Great Thousand World for his ruthless methods, and his subordinates were all formidable. If he angered the other party, his own life would be in danger.
He did not want to fail in his objective and end up losing his own life.
"Hmm..."
Elder Xia narrowed his eyes, observing Star Lord Tianlan's expression. He realized that the latter did not seem to be lying; otherwise, under his pressure, he would have shown a flaw.
Therefore, this Carefree Wanderer, with such a profound foundation, might have just arrived at Tianlan City.
"Carefree Wanderer, we are acting on the orders of Lord Black Emperor to apprehend those from the Heavenly Domain. It has nothing to do with you, why inquire further?"
"Hahaha, I happened to be traveling and discovered that the people of the Heavenly Domain are all heroic figures. Ye Yun is peerless and a genius of the highest order. His female disciples are like celestial beings descended, beautiful and moving. They are all kind people. You wish to apprehend them?"
"I believe you have been deceived by them. I have a witness here. Star Lord Tianlan, come out and speak."
"Yes, Elder Xia!"
Star Lord Tianlan stepped forward and looked down, but he could see nothing.
This feeling of facing an unknown expert made his heart tremble. It was as if he could be eliminated at any moment.
"Senior, I am Star Lord Tianlan. I believe you have been deceived by people from the Heavenly Domain. I am the victim."